Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas, a perfect dish for any occasion. Each enchilada is filled with tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty green chilis, all wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with melted cheese. This recipe offers a quick and easy way to bring bold Mexican flavors to your dinner table. Whether it’s a weeknight meal or a festive gathering, these enchiladas are sure to impress your family and friends. Customize them with your favorite fresh toppings like avocado, salsa, and sour cream to elevate their taste and appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces green enchilada sauce
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken (or leftover cooked chicken, cubed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces canned green chilis
- 3 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- sour cream (for topping)
- salsa (for topping)
- chopped tomatoes (for topping)
- sliced avocados (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and spread about 1 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, cream cheese, green chilis, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Place about 1/2 cup of the filling into each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with an additional cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 78mg